Medical Malpractice

Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that can cause serious problems for a mother and her child. During labor and delivery, shoulder dystocia happens when one or both of a baby's shoulders get stuck in the mother's pelvis. It is estimated to occur in .2 to 3% of births...

New York readers might be concerned to learn that surgical procedures can be dangerous for both patients and doctors, according to a recent study. In fact, the report found that surgery errors are the second most common reason that patients file medical malpractice...

New York residents who have gout should know that there are a number of conditions that gout can be mistaken for. There's the chance, then, that the diagnosis is not the correct one. Below are six conditions that can be mistaken for gout and vice versa. First is...

Perhaps you were diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome after numerous misdiagnoses. The delay has harmed you and led you to undergo unnecessary treatments in New York City, and you're wondering if you could be compensated for these losses....

For New Yorkers who are sick, it is imperative that doctors provide an accurate diagnosis. For potentially serious illnesses, this has greater relevance. If the medical professionals make a mistake in the diagnosis and prescribe the wrong treatment, it can make the...

Your loved one died unexpectedly while in the hospital, and you're in absolute shock. You hate to outright accuse the hospital staff of doing something wrong or making a mistake, but you're seriously questioning whether your loved one's death was the result of medical...

There are different causes of a stroke, but the result is the same: The brain's blood and oxygen supply is partially or totally cut off for at least some time. Brain damage is inevitable. It's the fifth leading cause of death in this country -- but quick treatment can...

Something went wrong with the treatment for your medical condition. The doctor says that the problem was just unexpected. The hospital says that nothing could have been done any differently. You aren't so sure -- but how do you know if your suspicions are correct? Do...

In today's world of scientific breakthroughs and medical advances, it seems like medical malpractice should be a rare (and getting rarer) event.It's not. In fact, medical malpractice -- specifically from surgical mistakes -- is the third leading cause of death in the...

Did a doctor misdiagnose you? Did a hospital nurse administer the wrong drug to you? Did you end up with a post-surgical infection because some piece of equipment wasn't sterile? Did a tech forget to wash his hands before examining you and leave you with a...